King Charles Gifted Jesus’ Cross For Coronation By Pope
As the Royal family is preparing for the coronation ceremony of King Charles, Pope Francis has gifted the monarch his blessings in the form of a rare gift – pieces of wood from the True Cross of Jesus Christ. Africa Today News, New York reports that the two small fragments sized one centimetre and five […]
Over 78 Killed, Dozens Injured, In Yemen Stampede
No fewer than 78 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds injured in a stampede in Yemen’s capital, Africa Today News, New York has gathered. The stampede happened on Wednesday night as hundreds of people crowded into a school in Sanaa in the hope of getting a charitable donation of about $10 that was being […]
Two Injured, Four Rescued As Building Collapses In Abuja
Two artisans have been confirmed dead while four others were seriously injured when the fence of an adjoining building collapsed on them at the Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja. Africa Today News, New York gathered that two persons suffered fatal injuries, while four persons have been rescued alive. Personnel of the Federal Emergency Management […]
FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays Over Eid al-Fitr
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared tomorrow the 21st of (Friday), and Monday the 24th of April as public holidays. This is to mark this year’s Eid-al-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced this on behalf of the government. In a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Shuaib Belgore, […]
Adamawa Polls: Why Buhari Didn’t Intervene – Lai Moh’d
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has come out to claim that President Muhammadu Buhari did not intervene in the political controversies in Adamawa State because the matter was purely within the purview of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The minister made this known on Wednesday while responding to questions from State […]
Thousands Flee As Fresh Ceasefire Plan Fails In Sudan
A new ceasefire deal that was struck between Sudanese troops and paramilitary forces in Khartoum has so far been fruitless, heightening concerns over diminishing food provisions and a breakdown of essential medical services. The 24-hour ceasefire – lobbied for by countries trying to evacuate their citizens after days of conflict – was supposed to come […]
You Are Not Qualified To Lead Nigeria — Apapa Blasts Obi
Bashir Apapa who is the factional Chairman of the Labour Party has declared the Asaba National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party as illegal, stating that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi not qualified to rule the country. It further claimed that the presence of the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, […]
Real Reason Nigeria Is Poor Despite Potential – Mamora
Nigeria’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Adeleke Mamora, has offered reasons why he believes that Nigeria has remained a poor country despite being blessed. The minister, who spoke at a workshop aimed at accelerating small hydropower investments in Nigeria, said the lack of capacity to turn potentials into reality has made the country underdeveloped […]
Terror Financing In Nigeria: China Breaks Silence
The government of China has come out to deny funding terrorist groups in parts of Nigeria to secure access to mineral reserves. Africa Today News, New York recalls that in a recent report, the Times, a British newspaper, claimed that through bribes and illegal transactions, ‘Beijing could be indirectly funding terror in Africa’s largest economy’. […]
Adamawa: I Never Gave ₦2bn To Be Declared Winner – Binani
The Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Adamawa, Senator Aishatu Dahiru (Binani) has denied the viral allegations that she gave a sum of ₦2 billion as a bribe to some staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare her as Governor-elect. Africa Today News, New York recalls that the electoral […]
Five Oil Bunkering Suspects Arrested By NSCDC In Bauchi
Operatives of the National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Bauchi State have confirmed the arrest of suspects in connection with the recent report of oil bunkering at Kainji Quarters, Gwallagar-Mayaka village in Bauchi Local Government Area of the State. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Ibrahim Abubakar Gabdo confirmed the arrest on Tuesday […]
Reactions As Kim Jong Un Orders Launch Of Spy Satellite
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has disclosed that his country has just completed the development of its first military spy satellite even as he ordered officials to proceed with a planned launch. According to state local media, Kim, who was visiting the country’s National Aerospace Development Administration, pointed out that developing reconnaissance capabilities was […]